Carter S. Gerard
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About
Dr. Carter S. Gerard is a pioneering functional neurosurgeon whose work has redefined the standard of care for movement disorders through the integration of robotic-assisted, "asleep" deep brain stimulation (DBS). His research centers on optimizing surgical precision and patient outcomes by eliminating the need for traditional microelectrode recordings and intraoperative test stimulation. In a landmark study of 226 consecutive DBS electrodes placed using the Neuro|Mate™ robot, Dr. Gerard demonstrated that this technique achieves exceptional accuracy and safety, a contribution that has earned 21 citations. His most impactful work, a clinical series of 152 Parkinson’s disease patients, showed that robot-assisted, asleep DBS of the subthalamic nucleus yields significant motor improvement with a low complication rate, garnering 16 citations. By proving that anatomic targeting alone can rival or surpass conventional awake methods, Dr. Gerard has not only reduced patient discomfort and operative time but also expanded access to DBS therapy. His contributions are shaping the future of functional neurosurgery, making him a leading voice in the movement toward safer, more reproducible surgical interventions for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
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